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Oceanic Counseling Group LLC

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(63) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Oceanic Counseling Group LLC
Services
Grief & Trauma Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling
Reviews
63

What recent reviews say

Parents and adult clients report genuine transformations under named therapists like Rayniece, Merlyn, Candice, Kym, and Megan. Children regain self-esteem and improve academically; adults process grief and hopelessness with renewed outlook. Staff communicate clearly, adjust appointments to fit life, and create a calm space where people feel heard and valued.

Praised for
  • named therapists trusted long-term
  • children gain confidence and emotional growth
  • safe, welcoming office environment
  • compassionate and genuinely caring staff
  • flexible scheduling and available appointments
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Best for: Parents seeking child/adolescent counseling with proven results; adults working through grief or life transitions.

Strengths

  • long-term relationships with named therapists
  • children show measurable academic and emotional gains
  • flexible and evening appointments available
  • calm, welcoming office space

Worth knowing

  • Named therapists: Rayniece (3+ years with some clients), Merlyn, Candice, Kym, Megan
  • Children show improved grades and emotional regulation after 1-3 years of counseling
  • Late evening appointments available
  • Clients report following therapists between practices
  • Insurance accepted; one client wished for clearer medication management coordination

What reviews say by service

Child & Adolescent Counseling
Children become more confident, emotionally aware, with improved grades and school behavior over time.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Adults process loss with less frequent crying spells and report renewed outlook on life.
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Clients feel understood, seen, and safe; report looking forward to sessions and positive change.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they have evening or late appointments?
Yes. At least one therapist (Rayniece) offers late appointments that fit around school schedules.
Do they accept insurance?
Yes. One reviewer confirmed their insurance was accepted after switching to Oceanic from another provider.

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Last updated 2026-08-17